Been running WTB Resolutes in 700×42 they have been brilliant for the last year including the winter but as said before it depends where you ride. My Vaya can take 700×50 but I’ve never felt the need to run that size. Would like to try 700×45 when these wear out.

Luxe Minipeak II might be an option but not sure if I’d want a bike in it.
https://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/shelters-1/WF126-139.html

Revelate gas can on top tube and Revelate framebag for additional food and clothing. If it’s to be a full day out in the hills where I’m near no shops or pubs I take a wildcat drybag attached to my Tailfin rack with everything I’ll need.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CZxPMdmM4_z/?utm_medium=copy_link

Cheers op, ordered xl shorts says slim fitting so hope they fit over my thighs😂

Have heard good things about Keela lightning trousers plan to give them a try.

Mine are a couple of years old and liner has never came loose perhaps newer ones do b

+1 for Galibier barrier gloves was out this week in -1 and hands were toasty warm, pity not in your size. Email them for next delivery?

I’m running Hope pro 4 hubs on DT Swiss GR531db absolutely bulletproof, I’d consider Hope hubs with your rims of choice.

https://www.instagram.com/macongravel/p/CReaxeqs7tv/?utm_medium=copy_link

Not mine but well rated in the bikepacking community

https://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=21283

Liking the look of the Restrap one anyone got a real review of it in daily use.

Didn’t affect my love of the bike but tbh haven’t bought another one since but in reality all brands can have a bit of bad quality control at some time but left a bad taste the way they spoke to me

@superstu glad to hear they’ve improved they (Transition) we’re absolutely shocking with me some years ago when paint fell off my frame after one wash. Was getting no joy via email so rang them directly and to quote them they said.
“The paint falling off didn’t affect the functionality of the frame”. My reply to them on the phone was would he be impressed with the paint falling off his car or would that not affect the functionality of the car. The phone was hung up. Shocking behaviour. Anyhow after some discussion here with a fellow stw’er who knew the legal rights it got sorted via a there UK distributor at the time.

This in short sleeve version with the arm warmers makes for a more flexible jersey

MENS KNUCKLES ORKAAN JERSEY

Cheers for that I’d just ran out.
👍

@jblewi cheers for the insight, the two main trail centres near me aren’t too gnarly unless you choose a black run (too old for that) so I can get round on the Vaya on 700×42 Resolutes so think a bike taking 29 x 2.2/2.4 would be great.

Looks ace Ton!
Cheers

@ton love the Fargo.
Pics please

Just noticed the updates to the new Pipedream ALICE notably 29×2.4 tyres so an option instead of the cutthroat? Steel which I love, dropper post compatible, carbon fork option and cheaper by a considerable margin.

A.L.I.C.E.

@13thfloormonk me too. I’m still hankering for a Cutthroat but heading into hospital next week for surgery and selling a house so probably Spring/Summer next year. Just wish their frame only option was more colourful

So the hunt continues!!

Decathlon jacket arrived but fit was not great on me , tight around upper arms and shoulders but ok in the torso. So might order Galibier Tempest to see if fit any better or any other suggestions welcome

Just reading these I should have clarified that I need the jacket to fit in the rear pocket of a cycling Jersey

Great I think someone said earlier that it had armpit vents. Perhaps I misread it

@mjsmke none in my local store so waiting on delivery , how’s the sizing?

I’ve got Columbia outdry but useless shape at the back for keeping your arse dry. Very short. Great jacket thought but not what I want for cycling

Cheers for the advice guys, after reading lots of reviews and checking the sizing guides I opted for the RC500 Decathlon waterproof jacket 👍

@SterlingCrispin I do have a Keela Saxon and it’s an excellent jacket but not that packable for a Jersey pocket, I use it when on long gravel/mounts rides in my dakine hotlaps. I’m after something for shorter rides from home which will fit a Jersey pocket. Cheers @morecashthandash for the sizing I’m 44” chest so might need to go to 2XL

What’s the sizing like?

@morecashthandash what do you think of the Tempest?

I had this dilemma also, currently thinking of the luxe mini peak II

Why not sell the Seatpack and run a tailfin S3 with a drybag, it’s more versatile and varied sizes of load can be used plus ability to use cargo cages if you so wish.

Just bought this in green, very impressed and relaxed fit and superb value

https://www.galibier.cc/product/liberte-jersey/

Never heard of shaking chain in a bottle, what solution are you using.

Dave I think I get 12.5% off from them in Poland I’ll check my emails

Dave you can get Chronicles in Poland

Just managed to get a pair of DT Swiss gr 531 rims to build as a spare set for my gravel bike. Decent price from Bike24 in Germany 3-5 day delivery.

Good to hear from owners of both and the pros and cons of each. Looks like the mini peak II is just what I’m after.
Cheers all.

@firestarter I do like my space also and that’s what is drawing me to the mini peak II. Just have to wait for it to come into stock again.

Or perhaps this new handlebar bag from Alpkit

https://alpkit.com/products/gravel-handlebar-bag

Watching this with interest. Ben trying to find an ideal bag for a while. Currently looking at the oveja negra 925 but do like the idea of the bag off the bars to allow more hand positions

@ElShalimo no the Cutthroat but realistically I would like steel, the Pipedream ALICE but the Cutthroat would be my dream bike